BB problems!
06-28-05, 04:11 AM
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BB problems!
hey there,
I have this real bad problem where my cranks are creaking real! bad everytime i ride i have tightened the bolts, pinch bolts etc as tight as i can but they still creak, would you think it something to do with the BB. Its really pi**ing me off!.
I have this real bad problem where my cranks are creaking real! bad everytime i ride i have tightened the bolts, pinch bolts etc as tight as i can but they still creak, would you think it something to do with the BB. Its really pi**ing me off!.
06-28-05, 06:28 AM
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First Of All Do You Have A One Piece American Steel Crank Or A 3 Piece Cotterless . Is This A Bmx Bike Or A Mountian Bike.?i'm Assuming That Because Of Your Name That This Is A One Piece Crank. The Creak Could Be Coming From Loose Fitting Bearing Races. Remove Your Pedals , then Remove Lock Nut, Lock Ring , Remove Inner Cone, Bearing Cage, and Remove THE Crank Arm Out The Left Side.
Using Solvent (kerosene) Thoroughly Clean The Bottom Bracket.
Now Is The Time To Check Your Bearing Races. Are They Lose, Do They Spin Around FREELY IN THE BB SHELL? Lighty Tap Them Out And Reinstall With Plumbers Tape Between The Bb Shell And The Races.
Next, Clean, In Solvent, Your Cone And Bearings. Reinstall Bearings , Cone, Lock Ring And Lock Nut With A Good Waterproof Grease,(Phil Wood) And Adjust The Tension With No end Play Or Lost Motion. Now, Lets Move On To The Pedals, They Could Also Be The Cause Of The Noise. Repack And Test.
Good Luck
Using Solvent (kerosene) Thoroughly Clean The Bottom Bracket.
Now Is The Time To Check Your Bearing Races. Are They Lose, Do They Spin Around FREELY IN THE BB SHELL? Lighty Tap Them Out And Reinstall With Plumbers Tape Between The Bb Shell And The Races.
Next, Clean, In Solvent, Your Cone And Bearings. Reinstall Bearings , Cone, Lock Ring And Lock Nut With A Good Waterproof Grease,(Phil Wood) And Adjust The Tension With No end Play Or Lost Motion. Now, Lets Move On To The Pedals, They Could Also Be The Cause Of The Noise. Repack And Test.
Good Luck
06-28-05, 09:25 AM
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hi, no my cranks are 3 piece sealed aswell. i havnt a clue where the creak is coming from.
06-30-05, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by king koeller
First Of All Do You Have A One Piece American Steel Crank Or A 3 Piece Cotterless . Is This A Bmx Bike Or A Mountian Bike.?i'm Assuming That Because Of Your Name That This Is A One Piece Crank. The Creak Could Be Coming From Loose Fitting Bearing Races. Remove Your Pedals , then Remove Lock Nut, Lock Ring , Remove Inner Cone, Bearing Cage, and Remove THE Crank Arm Out The Left Side.
Using Solvent (kerosene) Thoroughly Clean The Bottom Bracket.
Now Is The Time To Check Your Bearing Races. Are They Lose, Do They Spin Around FREELY IN THE BB SHELL? Lighty Tap Them Out And Reinstall With Plumbers Tape Between The Bb Shell And The Races.
Next, Clean, In Solvent, Your Cone And Bearings. Reinstall Bearings , Cone, Lock Ring And Lock Nut With A Good Waterproof Grease,(Phil Wood) And Adjust The Tension With No end Play Or Lost Motion. Now, Lets Move On To The Pedals, They Could Also Be The Cause Of The Noise. Repack And Test.
Good Luck
Using Solvent (kerosene) Thoroughly Clean The Bottom Bracket.
Now Is The Time To Check Your Bearing Races. Are They Lose, Do They Spin Around FREELY IN THE BB SHELL? Lighty Tap Them Out And Reinstall With Plumbers Tape Between The Bb Shell And The Races.
Next, Clean, In Solvent, Your Cone And Bearings. Reinstall Bearings , Cone, Lock Ring And Lock Nut With A Good Waterproof Grease,(Phil Wood) And Adjust The Tension With No end Play Or Lost Motion. Now, Lets Move On To The Pedals, They Could Also Be The Cause Of The Noise. Repack And Test.
Good Luck
Hi, No my cranks are sealed 3 piece?
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Don't overlook the pedals. I thought I had a crank problem that turned out to be a pedal going bad. If not it is lbs time for adjustment or replacement. Really work those pedals over though, lift, twist, push, pull from all directions. For me it was a relief and much cheaper than a bb.
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Here's a good place to start the diagnosis process:
https://www.parktool.com/repair_help/...queaking.shtml
https://www.parktool.com/repair_help/...queaking.shtml
07-01-05, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by PALux
Don't overlook the pedals. I thought I had a crank problem that turned out to be a pedal going bad. If not it is lbs time for adjustment or replacement. Really work those pedals over though, lift, twist, push, pull from all directions. For me it was a relief and much cheaper than a bb.
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07-01-05, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by neil0502
Here's a good place to start the diagnosis process:
https://www.parktool.com/repair_help/...queaking.shtml
https://www.parktool.com/repair_help/...queaking.shtml
